OTTAWA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a working visit to Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, including a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, focusing on key priorities in trade and defence.

According to a news release on the prime minister's website, the leaders identified opportunities for material progress in trade in steel, aluminium and energy, and directed their teams to conclude this work in the coming weeks.

Discussions also covered shared efforts to bolster Arctic security, with Carney highlighting Canada's increased defence investments, upcoming Defence Industrial Strategy, and the potential for further collaboration, said the release.

"President Trump and I know that there are areas where our nations can compete -- and areas where we will be stronger together," Carney said.

During his visit, the prime minister also met with U.S. Vice President JD Vance and held talks with key U.S. senators to discuss Canada's economic and trade priorities, including the upcoming review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement. ■